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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 483.69 and 314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 483.69 and 314.77 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 483.69 = 314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/483.69 = 314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 483.69 × 314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 152,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,248.68/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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